# K123940: Demequicktm (Rapid Absorbable) Synthetic Surgical Suture

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Demetech Corp.
- Decided: May 30, 2014 after 526 days
- Product code: GAM (Suture, Absorbable, Synthetic, Polyglycolic Acid)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 878.4493
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 2 generations back to K022269 (2002). 3 ancestors in all.
No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
0 of 4 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K120556: Vilet Vilet Quick, Riverpoint Medical (2012) Summary page 1.
- K033746: Modified Coated Vicryl* Rapide (Polyglactin 910) Suture, ETHICON, Inc. (2003) Summary page 1.

## Indications for use
DemeQUICK (Rapid Absorbable) Synthetic Surgical Suture is indicated for use in superficial soft tissue approximation (i.e., mucosa and skin) where only short term wound support (7-10 days) is required. DemeQUICK (Rapid Absorbable) Synthetic Surgical Suture is not intended for use in ligation, cardiovascular, ophthalmic or neurological procedures.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K123940
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology